
The Beautiful Dissonance of the Bible
“You have heard it said. . . . But I say. . . .” So Jesus Read More
Linda Douty Mischke | Read Luke 15:1-7
Jesus comes under fire from the Pharisees for consorting with tax collectors and sinners and actually sharing meals with them! The dinner table, a place of acceptance and celebration, clearly brings to light Jesus’ violation of society’s standards, and the Pharisees feel understandably indignant.
Under the cloud of this criticism,...
Think of times when you have felt pursued by God. Imagine that pursuit as one of gracious invitation rather than condemnation.
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